Guys, when you do this job and do the final torque on the 3rd member, make sure you go around those nuts twice to ensure that the nuts are tight. I would also advise to recheck the torque after a week of driving.
Did you have any reason for not replacing the rear axle seals/O-rings while you had it apart, other than the fact that you have to bleed the brakes? I noticed you replaced the front passenger seal, since you already had access. I'm planning this project and am personally on the fence about replacing the rear seals. I will be replacing the rear brake hoses for extended hoses, so either way I'll have to bleed my brakes.
It all might seem like a Big pain in the ass. The if you end up with a lower gear ratio. Then it was all worth it. I thank you K-FLOW for your expertise
Hey great video! I got the same year truck as you. I just had a quick question and that’s when you order the gears did it come pre assembled?? If anything a direct link from your purchase would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot for your videos!
I highly advise that you give them a call. They'll walk you through the process. When the third member comes in, it will be packaged and all you're doing is swapping out the old one with the new one. Then you send them back your old one.
You can watch part 1 of the series (ruclips.net/video/oVODczYKVKY/видео.html) for the full details. I got the rebuilt third members from east coast gear supply (eastcoastgearsupply.com/).
Awesome video, very thorough! Thank you for making these tutorials. Don't plan to regear any time soon, but eventually when I do will come back to watch these again.
Looking forward to swap to a 4.88 on my 4gen T4R. Very helpful videos man. These videos gave me an idea on how to DIY and which are the best options in terms of which parts should I use as well. Keep up the good work!
How much was that set up? I have a automatic with 35s but want 37s and I’m looking into that set up just debating if I should get both lockers how much did you pay with with out core? Thanks…
You can price it out accurately if you go to ECGS's website. Eastcoastgearsupply.com. Ball park estimate without the cores and with Air lockers will probably run you about a bit more than 5K
I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma with bigger tires. It’s been 2 years now & accelerating to high way speeds I feel that my truck performance is very poor.. I’m Putting back stock tires. Do I still need to re gear my stock tires to get back my original ratio?
The struggle is real. I upgraded my shaft with the tom woods single piece (I would highly recommend) and spent all day with a blow torch. At least it kept me warm, I don't have a garage
Yea, seized bolts in the cold is rough! I'll definitely get that one piece drive shaft as well! I'm actually looking to do the FJ transfer case swap before I do that - too many mods in the list...
The advantage is that it's completely mechanical driven - I know many people don't like the electronic actuators (the gear ratio is the same though). But to further up the advantages - one of my future custom ideas to do a gear swap on 4 LO in the transfer case to get the gear ratio even higher. That idea will include custom machined gears for the T-Case and pneumatic actuated 4wd to bypass the electronics - one of my many in the list LOL
@@KFloTacoma I will love to see how that goes I have also thought about altering the tcase gears, although it's chain driven? How would that work?can't wait to see. I will likely go to tacobox on one or both of the rigs.
The Tacobox would be sick! Yes, the T-case is chain driven, to add the chain itself is driven by gears. Here's what the inside looks like www.tacomaworld.com/threads/inside-the-05-tacoma-t-case.131275/ .. It will definitely be a huge design project due to the clearances - the idea would be to vary the gear teeth of the driving gear and driven gear.
Awesome stuff! I just subbed after seeing your videos come up on several things I need to do to my tacoma. I do like how you do this stuff by yourself, with basic tools, and without a fancy lift! I love your videos, they really give this home mechanic some confidence to jump in and tackle all of this kind of stuff without wasting my money at the dealer. Cheers! #moneyforthebeerfund
I need your help.. I have a Toyota Tacoma 2018 4x4 3.5 L,automatic transmission .. Replace the original tires with an LT285/70R17. It consumes a lot of gas and the RPM is very high. What Gear do I need so that I don't consume a lot of gas and that my RPM is not high ?
Awesome tutorial. I'm saving for the same set-up. Looking at doing it this year. Side note: turns out my clutch started slipping after the suspension and tiers were done. Just finished putting the new clutch in. And what an improvement. Makes me question if 4.56 is enough for a manual? As it has even more torque than the 5.29s offer for the automatics. Waiting for your analysis of how the 4.88s feel in your manual.
Yessiree. I'll keep you guys posted! I've been driving around with it and that gear ratio is definitely high for a manual with 33's without any weight. I am looking to do 35's/37's though. I'll put together a detailed rundown when I have more experience with it.
Those studs are thin and tiny, also that's the torque spec also given from the shop manual. I would be afraid of over torquing them and shearing them off.
Let me know how you like the 4.88. I have a 2and gen and I was thinking about 4.56. Not opposed to 4.88 though. I have same set up bull bar etc. Thx great video.
I've been driving around with the 4.88 for a couple of weeks now and it's definitely torquey I'll have a final analysis video at the end of this series
Lol dude you gotta check when these vids are uploaded. The u joints were replaced two years ago. I also go off road, mudding, trail running and theres the north east salt spray. They're not going to stay clean forever.
Guys, when you do this job and do the final torque on the 3rd member, make sure you go around those nuts twice to ensure that the nuts are tight. I would also advise to recheck the torque after a week of driving.
My Tacoma is currently in a shop for re gearing to 4:88 . Question what speed do you drive for the first 500 miles break in ?
Great video sir! What a great piece of work there. Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
20:00 new exercise called the Differential Twist
Brilliant, I'll have to add that to my workout plan!
Ok I got it. I thought you were gonna pull the axles. My bad.
No worries bro, this method was to prevent having to open up the brake lines as well as reduce the amount of work needed
I like the way you did your gear ratio change. I'm going to do it the same way. Except I have a gen 3
regearing was probably one of the better mods I've done for this truck. It's definitely well worth it!
Did you have any reason for not replacing the rear axle seals/O-rings while you had it apart, other than the fact that you have to bleed the brakes? I noticed you replaced the front passenger seal, since you already had access. I'm planning this project and am personally on the fence about replacing the rear seals. I will be replacing the rear brake hoses for extended hoses, so either way I'll have to bleed my brakes.
It was really for the brake bleeding plus the risk of the hydraulic brake fittings being rusted and seized together.
I just learned there’s a semi-diy option with the new gears already installed in the new diff!
You'll remember for next time lol
It all might seem like a Big pain in the ass. The if you end up with a lower gear ratio. Then it was all worth it. I thank you K-FLOW for your expertise
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel brother!
great video!
Why did you take the brake line off the axle housing. When all you had to do was take it loose at the wheel cylinder. Just wondering.
Hey great video! I got the same year truck as you. I just had a quick question and that’s when you order the gears did it come pre assembled?? If anything a direct link from your purchase would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot for your videos!
Here's the link: eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-1065072-assembled-3rds-clamshells-05-15-tacoma.html
I highly advise that you give them a call. They'll walk you through the process. When the third member comes in, it will be packaged and all you're doing is swapping out the old one with the new one. Then you send them back your old one.
Dam good video!
Awesome! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
I might have missed it but where do you swap out these third members for the rebuild ones with the 4.88 gears. What company does this
You can watch part 1 of the series (ruclips.net/video/oVODczYKVKY/видео.html) for the full details. I got the rebuilt third members from east coast gear supply (eastcoastgearsupply.com/).
Bro thanks to you I think I’ll tackle this regearing myself now. I might do the east coast gear supply and core return. !save me money
Really not that bad, I would advise it and save that $$$
what brand gears does ECG sell in those premade 3rd member kits?
I think it's either nitro or yukon. You can send them an email to validate
Can’t wait for the video showing the front.
Yessir, I just released the video on the removal and disassembly of that
Excellent Video!!!
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Awesome video, very thorough! Thank you for making these tutorials. Don't plan to regear any time soon, but eventually when I do will come back to watch these again.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Looking forward to swap to a 4.88 on my 4gen T4R. Very helpful videos man. These videos gave me an idea on how to DIY and which are the best options in terms of which parts should I use as well. Keep up the good work!
Glad to help! thanks for watching and supporting the channel! I have other driveline videos here that definitely applies to the T4R
How much was that set up? I have a automatic with 35s but want 37s and I’m looking into that set up just debating if I should get both lockers how much did you pay with with out core? Thanks…
You can price it out accurately if you go to ECGS's website. Eastcoastgearsupply.com. Ball park estimate without the cores and with Air lockers will probably run you about a bit more than 5K
@@KFloTacoma thank you
Great video! Much appreciated
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Looking forward to the front diff swap episode!
Yessir, that video is being edited so stay tuned!
Thanks for video. Pillipino ka ba ?
Yessirree, Pinoy born in Mindoro
I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma with bigger tires. It’s been 2 years now & accelerating to high way speeds I feel that my truck performance is very poor.. I’m Putting back stock tires. Do I still need to re gear my stock tires to get back my original ratio?
It will drive like stock with stock tires. If you want better torque output regardless of tire size, you will want to regear
The struggle is real. I upgraded my shaft with the tom woods single piece (I would highly recommend) and spent all day with a blow torch. At least it kept me warm, I don't have a garage
Yea, seized bolts in the cold is rough! I'll definitely get that one piece drive shaft as well! I'm actually looking to do the FJ transfer case swap before I do that - too many mods in the list...
@@KFloTacoma please tell me what the advantage is for the fj tcase? Is it lower geared?
The advantage is that it's completely mechanical driven - I know many people don't like the electronic actuators (the gear ratio is the same though). But to further up the advantages - one of my future custom ideas to do a gear swap on 4 LO in the transfer case to get the gear ratio even higher. That idea will include custom machined gears for the T-Case and pneumatic actuated 4wd to bypass the electronics - one of my many in the list LOL
@@KFloTacoma I will love to see how that goes I have also thought about altering the tcase gears, although it's chain driven? How would that work?can't wait to see. I will likely go to tacobox on one or both of the rigs.
The Tacobox would be sick! Yes, the T-case is chain driven, to add the chain itself is driven by gears. Here's what the inside looks like www.tacomaworld.com/threads/inside-the-05-tacoma-t-case.131275/ .. It will definitely be a huge design project due to the clearances - the idea would be to vary the gear teeth of the driving gear and driven gear.
Awesome stuff! I just subbed after seeing your videos come up on several things I need to do to my tacoma. I do like how you do this stuff by yourself, with basic tools, and without a fancy lift! I love your videos, they really give this home mechanic some confidence to jump in and tackle all of this kind of stuff without wasting my money at the dealer. Cheers! #moneyforthebeerfund
Thanks for the sub, brother! Yea I try to do all my work solo to give you guys the confidence to tackle big jobs.
I need your help.. I have a Toyota Tacoma 2018 4x4 3.5 L,automatic transmission .. Replace the original tires with an LT285/70R17. It consumes a lot of gas and the RPM is very high. What Gear do I need so that I don't consume a lot of gas and that my RPM is not high ?
I would recommend 4.88
What would 4 30 gears in a 2011 tacoma 4cyl manual with 32 in tires be like? Is that a good combo?
I'm not too familiar with the power of the 4 cylinder. I would recommend reaching out to ECGS to get their tech's recommendation.
Awesome tutorial. I'm saving for the same set-up. Looking at doing it this year. Side note: turns out my clutch started slipping after the suspension and tiers were done. Just finished putting the new clutch in. And what an improvement. Makes me question if 4.56 is enough for a manual? As it has even more torque than the 5.29s offer for the automatics. Waiting for your analysis of how the 4.88s feel in your manual.
Yessiree. I'll keep you guys posted! I've been driving around with it and that gear ratio is definitely high for a manual with 33's without any weight. I am looking to do 35's/37's though. I'll put together a detailed rundown when I have more experience with it.
this isn't a DIY its a R&R...
Bro, you should tilted the video on how to replace 3rd member, not how to regear, lol.
curious on why those bolts are set to 18lbs and not any higher, like 25lbs that would give me comfort
Those studs are thin and tiny, also that's the torque spec also given from the shop manual. I would be afraid of over torquing them and shearing them off.
Let me know how you like the 4.88. I have a 2and gen and I was thinking about 4.56. Not opposed to 4.88 though. I have same set up bull bar etc. Thx great video.
I've been driving around with the 4.88 for a couple of weeks now and it's definitely torquey I'll have a final analysis video at the end of this series
OK IM HUNG UP HERE ...THOSE U JOINTS LOOK OLD ....THOUGHT U REPLACED THEM A WHILE BACK !!
Lol dude you gotta check when these vids are uploaded. The u joints were replaced two years ago. I also go off road, mudding, trail running and theres the north east salt spray. They're not going to stay clean forever.
@@KFloTacoma SURE, WHAT EVER U SAY !
Yessir, Aug 12, 2018 is when that video was uploaded. You can see the date for yourself